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In this PuckTalk Preview, Kosta looks ahead to a challenging matchup as Samuel Montembeault returns to the crease while the Montreal Canadiens face the Florida Panthers on the second half of a tough back-to-back.
He’ll break down what Montembeault’s return means for the Habs’ goaltending situation, how workload and fatigue could impact Montreal’s lineup, and what adjustments head coach Martin St. Louis may need to make. Can the Canadiens manage their energy, stay structured defensively, and generate offense against a fast, physical Panthers team?
He also analyzes Florida’s strengths, including their aggressive forecheck, transition speed, and ability to pressure tired opponents. Key matchups, special teams, and potential X-factors are all covered so fans know exactly what to watch for when puck drops.
Kosta will also breakdown why the anatomy of a hockey stick and its weakest point after Ivan Demidov and Mike Matheson broke a few twigs over the past couple of games, and he’ll tell you why he doesn’t think Blake Coleman is the right fit for the Habs.
Whether you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan, a Florida Panthers supporter, or a dedicated NHL and hockey fan, this preview delivers insight, strategy, and context heading into a critical game.
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0:00 – Show Start
1:15 – The Anatomy of A Hockey Stick – Why Are They Breaking So Much?
11:23 – Blake Coleman is NOT the right fit for the Canadiens
16:44 – Projected Game Day Lineups
19:48 – Coach K’s 5 Point Play
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In every episode, Kosta Papoulias takes a deep dive into the latest Montreal Canadiens news involving Ivan Demidov, Patrik Laine, Juraj Slafkovsky, Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach, Joe Veleno, Jake Evans, Zach Bolduc, Brendan Gallagher, Alex Newhook, Oliver Kapanen, Habs Defencemen, Arber Xhekaj, Kaiden Guhle, Sam Montembeault, Lane Hutson, Jayden Struble, Alex Carrier, Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler, Kent Hughes, Martin St Louis.
Dans chaque épisode, Kosta Papoulias analyse en profondeur les dernières nouvelles des Canadiens de Montréal concernant Ivan Demidov, Patrik Laine, Juraj Slafkovsky, Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach, Joe Veleno, Jake Evans, Zach Bolduc, Brendan Gallagher, Alex Newhook, Oliver Kapanen, Habs Defencemen, Arber Xhekaj, Kaiden Guhle, Sam Montembeault, Lane Hutson, Jayden Struble, Alex Carrier, Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler, Kent Hughes et Martin St Louis.
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15 Comments
How do these guys come up with this crap… On these old ass players….5mil for a 34 on a downward trajectory ….and I keep hearing Montreal has the most knowledgeable hockey followers around.
Monty will lose, $$ in the bank.
Coach, also when a fiber stick gets the slightest nick on the surface weakens the stick significantly !
Not unlike when a glass cutter etches a scratch on the surface in order to initiate a failure and cut the glass!
Glass is another brittle material!
danauet aint scoring 30 points?
"Aluminum Hockey Sticks were popular in the NHL during the 1990s, with many players using them, but they have since been largely replaced by composite sticks. The last known NHL players to use aluminum sticks were likely Brendan Shanahan and Tom Poti."
Love these previews 🙂
Forget Ryan O'Reilly…we don't need him…let the Leafs try him again…lol…forget Coleman…the Habs need a winger for the Suzuki line…the simplest solution for me…put Josh Anderson on the Suzuki line…for now and bring up Florian from Laval…
R u from Hamilton my friend?
Great show tonight Kosta! Very informative break down analysis on the sticks, awesome pep talk to get us ready for the Panthers!! Go Habs!!
1) Hosel is pronounced "HAWZUHL".
2) Do you think taping the high-flex portion of the stick would help prevent breakage by protecting that area from chips and cracks?
Monty is cancer for the HABS. Stage 4. RIP HABS.
A lot of these pundit/expert types like the sound of their own voice. I think you mentioned one.
Habs will have to do something soon. Dach will be back and can play first line winger . He's shown it before . They currently have 23 rostered players 3 on IR and 2 on LTIR. Beck and Engstrom will be sent down when Dach and Guhle come back .Newhook and Evans most likely after the Olympic Break . I really think the Habs make a deal just after the Olympics when Newhook and Evans come back .Laine will be close as well. The Habs will have some interesting decisions to make .
Cauf–Suz–Dach Math–Dob
Slaf–Kap–Dem Huts–Guhle
Tex–Dan-New Xhek/Stru/Carr/
Bold–Evans–And
gally veleno laine
Over the cap and over the max for rostered players. Does trading for Coleman make sense when you look at this?
Habs need to make a move, but Coleman isn't the right one. Could put Gally– Coleman–Anderson 4th line for 17mil lmao!! What do you think Arpon?
I would give Monty 2 more games to prove himself if he doesn't its over we are gonna be in January very soon it's no time to mess up.
I don’t know if I see it OR just hope it happens… I’m by hoping Monty makes a STATEMENT tonight that he’s back … it will be good for him and the Habs and potential better trade value … and problem for management if Monty returns playing his best hockey